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White sand and turquoise water on a sunny day in Cancún's Hotel ZoneAerial view of Castillo San Felipe del Morro on the tip of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Cancún vs San Juan in November

Cancún edges it in November. Cancún averages 22–30°C with low–moderate crowds; San Juan 24–30°C with low–moderate crowds.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

Cancún and San Juan

The verdict for November

  • WeatherCancún has the better weather7/10 vs 6/10
  • CrowdsVery similarLow–Moderate vs Low–Moderate
  • PricesVery similar$$ vs $$
  • OverallCancún comes out ahead6.5/10 vs 6/10
White sand and turquoise water on a sunny day in Cancún's Hotel Zone

Cancún in November

Drying out

Temperature
22–30°C
Crowds
Low–Moderate
Prices
$$

+Calmer weather and fair prices.

–Hurricane season ends on November 30.

November gets drier and calmer, and prices stay fair until the holiday season starts.

Aerial view of Castillo San Felipe del Morro on the tip of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan in November

Rainy but calming

Temperature
24–30°C
Crowds
Low–Moderate
Prices
$$

+Prices are still fair.

–The wettest month.

November is the rainiest month, but storm risk is fading and prices are fair.

Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.